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The meaning of χολή

Understanding cholḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

feminine of an equivalent perhaps akin to the same as 5514 (from the greenish hue) gall. - "gall" or bile, i.e. (by anal...

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Greek Text
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χολή

Phonetickhol-ay'
Transliterationcholḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

feminine of an equivalent perhaps akin to the same as 5514 (from the greenish hue) gall. - "gall" or bile, i.e. (by analogy) poison or an anodyne (wormwood, poppy, etc.)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 27:34

They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

Word: χολή (cholḗ)
Acts 8:23

For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

Word: χολή (cholḗ)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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